High-Tech Gründerfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.

Daniela Bach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Kay G. Balster

Senior Investment Manager

Jens Baumgärtner

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Gernot Berger

Investor

Kilian von Berlichingen

Investor

Anke Cassing

Principal

Tanja Emmerling

Partner

Caroline Fichtner

Senior Investment Manager

Yann Fiebig

Investment Manager

Alexander von Frankenberg

Managing Director and Founder

Bernd Goergen

Partner

Stefanie Grüter

Partner, Communications and Relations

Gregor Haidl

Principal / Authorised Signatory

Frank Hensel

Senior Investment Manager

Olaf Joeressen

Senior Investment Manager

Markus Kressmann

Partner

Maurice Kügler

Investment Manager

Klaus Lehmann

Senior Investment Manager

Dominik Lohle

Senior Investment Manager

Torsten Löffler

Principal ppa. - DeepTech Future Fonds

Fabian Mohr

Investor

Martin Möllmann

Investment Manager

Axel Nitsch

Investment Manager

Andreas Olmes

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Peters

Investment Manager

Tilmann Petersen

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner

Nikolaus Raupp

Investor

Frank Reinecke

Partner

Guido Schlitzer

Managing Director

Ulrich Schmitt

Principal

Romy Schnelle

Partner

Tobias Schulz

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Severin

Investment Manager

Niels Sharman

Investor

Esko Stahl

Investment Manager

Björn Sykora

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Angelika Vlachou

Partner

Johannes Weber

Principal

Marco Winzer

Partner

Julian Zachmann

Investor

Christian Ziach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Markus Kückelhaus Ph.D

Partner, Industrial Tech Team

Past deals in Wood Processing

eeden

Seed Round in 2022
Eeden is a recycling technology company focused on promoting circular textiles through an innovative green chemistry process. By extracting cellulose and polyester from polycotton blends, Eeden facilitates the production of lyocell or viscose, contributing to the sustainable recycling of clothing. The company's methods aim to repurpose textile waste into new products, thereby advancing the apparel industry's shift towards circularity. Eeden's approach not only helps reduce dependence on virgin resources but also minimizes textile waste, aligning with global environmental regulations. This enables clients to effectively implement circular economy principles within the fashion sector.

Graswald

Seed Round in 2022
Graswald engages in the creation of natural and digital 3D worlds for the entertainment industry. The company offers nature models and 3D vegetation that can be used in virtual worlds. A variety of variant groupings are available in Graswald to produce photoreal ecosystems in various variants.

Traceless

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of advanced materials intended to produce bioplastic film, plastics, and coatings from agriculture residues. The company's technology uses food production residues to produce materials that are compostable under natural composting conditions and provides a marketable product from agricultural residues such as starch or brewery residues as a raw material for home compostable, harmless for the environment and humans, enabling the society to get rid of the plastic materials that lead to serious environmental, marine pollution and lower carbon emissions.

Lignopure

Seed Round in 2021
In Lignopure we produce natural degradable biopolymers from non-food sources. Our Lignopure product is the best-of-its-kind lignin, with proven non cytotoxicity and added functionality. No other lignin in the market can offer the safety of Lignopure and the tailored properties achieved through our protected technology. From the raw material production, we are able to deliver tailored lignin for different applications; these include particles for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food supplements. Additionally, our biobased prototypes include insulating materials, biobased polyurethane foams, aerogels and filaments for 3D printing.

WPX Faserkeramik

Seed Round in 2014
WPX Faserkeramik GmbH, based in Troisdorf, Germany, specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance ceramic fiber composite materials, notably WHIPOX. The company develops products for high-temperature applications, focusing on the industrial heat treatment of metals and components within exhaust gas systems for engines and combustion turbines. As a spin-off from the Institute of Materials Research of the German Aerospace Center, WPX Faserkeramik leverages advanced technology to create solutions that endure significant mechanical, thermal, and chemical stresses, particularly in demanding environments such as heat shields and combustion turbine parts. This expertise enables clients to effectively achieve their industrial heat treatment processes.

Saperatec

Seed Round in 2013
saperatec GmbH engages in the disposal and recycling of photovoltaic modules. The company engages in crushing the size of the material; developing separation liquids based on chemical mixtures that aid the separation of the composite; and washing, sorting, and drying of recovered materials. The company recycles used beverage cartons; packaging material made of aluminum and plastic; PV modules made of glass, semi-conductors, and plastic; li-ion batteries; and car glass. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

Compositence

Seed Round in 2011
Compositence is a manufacturer specializing in carbon and fiber composites for various industries, including vehicles, wind turbines, aerospace, machinery, and sports and leisure applications. The company provides machinery designed for the mass production of carbon fiber and glass fiber components, alongside software solutions for part design and simulation. Compositence holds trademarks that protect its brand identity and associated content, ensuring that all materials are safeguarded against unauthorized use.

Saperatec

Seed Round in 2011
saperatec GmbH engages in the disposal and recycling of photovoltaic modules. The company engages in crushing the size of the material; developing separation liquids based on chemical mixtures that aid the separation of the composite; and washing, sorting, and drying of recovered materials. The company recycles used beverage cartons; packaging material made of aluminum and plastic; PV modules made of glass, semi-conductors, and plastic; li-ion batteries; and car glass. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Bielefeld, Germany.
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